It’s become a bit of a mid-May ritual for me to wander with my camera in the local cemetery in Huntsville, hoping to cross paths with the pair of House Finches that nest there.
That morning was wonderful. I found them perched high on a spruce branch, completely absorbed in their morning routine.
The female was collecting dried grass and twigs, pausing to arrange them until she had a massive, tangled bundle clamped firmly in her beak.
With House Finches, it is almost entirely the female who does the heavy lifting when it comes to construction of nest. She builds it herself, taking anywhere from two days to a couple of weeks to weave the twigs, grasses, and rootlets into that neat cup shape.
While she is gathering materials, the male will accompany her, flying alongside her from place to place. He acts as a sentinel to watch for predators, keeps other males away, and to defend their territory.
How nice, yes, the little animals really know how to take good care of all their own.
ReplyDeleteKiss, Andreja!
El reparto del trabajo no parece muy igualitario
ReplyDeleteLos pinzones de tus fotos son una preciosidad. Fue una gran suerte que te encontraras con ellos en ese momento en el que la hembra realiza las tareas para hacer el nido.
ReplyDeleteAbrazo
Unas capturas de gran interes y muy atrayentes, Kaya, tienes una gran habilidad fotografica para este tipo de fotografías.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
I saw a finch taking a bath in one of our birdbaths a couple of days ago. I love to watch the birds splashing in the water.
ReplyDeleteImpresionante la gran belleza de estas imagenes que nos brindas.
ReplyDeleteFeliz dia, amiga